Which of the following are the most likely places to find the musk dee

Which of the following are the most likely places to find the musk deer in its natural habitat ?

  • 1. Askot Wildlife Sanctuary
  • 2. Gangotri National Park
  • 3. Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary
  • 4. Manas National Park

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
3 and 4 only
1 and 4 only
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UPSC IAS – 2020
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Askot Wildlife Sanctuary (Uttarakhand) and Gangotri National Park (Uttarakhand) are known habitats for the Himalayan musk deer. These areas are located in the high-altitude Himalayan region which is the typical natural habitat for musk deer in India.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Terai region of Uttar Pradesh and is primarily a habitat for animals like tigers, leopards, and swamp deer, not high-altitude musk deer.
Statement 4 is incorrect. Manas National Park is located in Assam, at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas. While it has rich biodiversity, its core area is not the typical high-altitude habitat preferred by musk deer.
Musk deer species in India primarily inhabit high-altitude alpine forests and meadows in the Himalayan region.
Four species of musk deer are found in the Himalayas: Alpine Musk Deer, Himalayan Musk Deer, Black Musk Deer, and White-bellied Musk Deer. They are listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, and are endangered due to poaching for musk.
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